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AirStation MIMO 240
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WLI-CB-G240
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  • Page 1 User Manual AirStation MIMO 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-G240 v1.3...
  • Page 2 • Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically. • To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually, click Start, then Run. Type “D:\ Setup.exe”, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CDrom. •...
  • Page 3 • Select Install Wireless Adapter. Click OK. • Click Next. • Click Yes to agree to the Software License Agreement.
  • Page 4 Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt. • A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter into the notebook. Firmly insert the AirStation into a CardBus slot on your notebook.
  • Page 5 When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes. • When the Wireless CardBus Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Restart your computer if prompted.
  • Page 6 Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network. If your AP supports it, use the simple, utterly secure AOSS to connect. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 15) and turn to page 7.

  • Page 7: Using Aoss

    Client Manager software. Start Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray, or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo >>AirStation Utility >> Client Manager. Using AOSS...
  • Page 8 • From the Status Screen, select the Profiles tab. • Initiate AOSS by pressing the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash. • Now, click the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear.
  • Page 9 Using AOSS Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profile for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner. Notes: AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before finding one, just press the AOSS buttons again.
  • Page 10 Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows. Skip to page 13 if you would rather use Buffalo’s Client Manager to configure your wireless client. • If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly installed.
  • Page 11 Zero Configuration Service • Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add.
  • Page 12 Zero Configuration Service • To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Configure. • From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index.

  • Page 13: Wireless Zero Configuration

    Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point.

  • Page 14: Client Manager

    Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, configure WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection profiles. Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled. Installing Client Manager Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD- ROM drive of you computer.
  • Page 15 • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next. • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation. Client Manager...
  • Page 16 Client Manager • Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete. • Press Exit to exit AirNavigator. • Client Manager is now installed and running. Right-click on its icon (the black antenna) to use it.
  • Page 17 Client Manager. Details of connection status are displayed. This page only displays connection information; no changes to settings are made here. This page includes the following components: • Adapter Name – Displays the part number of wireless hardware that is being used.
  • Page 18 Signal Strength – Displays the strength of the signal. Signal Strength is based on the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected. Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware type that the computer has available.
  • Page 19 Click the Survey tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components: Press the Connect button to connect to a listed SSID, or press the Refresh button to perform another survey and update the survey list.
  • Page 20 Once the Connect button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information. network in your profiles. This means you will automatically connect to this network when inside its range. This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network more than once.
  • Page 21 Profiles Page button also allows you to delete a profile no longer used or required. • Add – Click the Add button to add a profile manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type. Client Manager Configuration Click the Profiles tab to open this page.
  • Page 22 New Profile Dialog Box SSID is the unique network name that functions an identifier for your wireless devices. All wireless devices on a network devices on the network. MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID. • Channel – The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hoc connection, select a channel and make sure the other Ad-hoc devices are configured to use the same channel.
  • Page 23 Advanced Profile Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wireless profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profile.

  • Page 24: Antenna Information

    Antenna Information • The WLI-CB-G240 has three internal diversity antennas. External antennas can not be attached to the WLI-CB- G240.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Communication Protocol (OFDM) Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Other Interface Power Consumption Environmental Operation Specifications MIMO 240 (Multi Input Multi Output) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 2.412 - 2.462 Mhz MIMO: 72, 96, 108, 240 Mbps (Auto) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto)

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G240 Wireless Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.
  • Page 27 I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD? No. You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point and wireless adapter. Please use the CD with the highest revision number on it.
  • Page 28 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth- ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client.
  • Page 29 to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshield- ed twisted pair) cable and a star topology.
  • Page 30 a packet that identifies the intended recipi- ent station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Proto- col): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time.
  • Page 31 Frame: A fixed block of data, transmitted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet. Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time.
  • Page 32 MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross- over): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. MIB II: A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network.
  • Page 33 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether- net): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentica- tion key to clients.
  • Page 34 cation among network devices. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals.
  • Page 35 system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An en- cryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser: A software program that al- lows viewing of web pages. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.

  • Page 36: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 38 FCC / CE / R&TTE EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment.
  • Page 39 FCC / CE / R&TTE EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the Buffalo products.

  • Page 41: Contact Information

    Contact Information North America (USA / Canada) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 Toll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520 Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 42 Europe ADDRESS BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY UK LTD 176, Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Tel: +44 (0) 1753 555000 Fax: +44 (0) 1753 535420 E-mail: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT European Technical Support is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product.
  • Page 43 Contact Information At Buffalo Technology, we constantly update our software and firmware. For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releases available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website: www.buffalotech.com.

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